One of five views of Delhi and one of Lahore.
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
One of five views of Delhi and one of Lahore. is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a view of the emperor's seat in the Diwan-i Am, a hall in the Red Fort. The Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan in 1639 as part of a new imperial capital. It's interesting that this plaque is part of a set of six, made for Europeans in India who wanted souvenirs of their travels. This artwork uses a skilled technique, similar to that of chiaroscuro.
